ML20217H948

Monthly Operating Rept for Sept 1997 for Waterford 3 Ses

ML20217H948
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	09/30/1997
From:	Ewing E, Freeman D ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
References
W3F1-97-0242, W3F1-97-242, NUDOCS 9710170151
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W3F1-97-0242 A4.05 PR October 15,1997

- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555

Subject:

Waterford 3 SES Docket No. 50-382 License No. NPF-38 Monthly Operating Report ,

Gentlemen:

Attached is the subject monthly report which covers the operating statistics for the month of September,1997. This report is submitted per Section 6.9.1.6 of the -

Waterford 3 Technical Specifications for Facility Operating License No. NPF-38.

Should you have any questions regarding the above, please contact me at (504) 739-6242 or Tim Gaudet at (504) 739-6666.

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J. Smith, N.S. Reynolds, B. Lewis (Utility Data Institute, Inc.),

J.T. Wheelock (INPO Records Center), NRC Resident inspectors

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NRC MONTHLY OPERATING REPORT SllMMARY OF OPERATIONS WATERFORD 3 for September,1997 The unit operated at an average reactor power level of 99.9% and experienced no shutdowns or significant power reductions during the period.

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PRESSURIZER SAFETY VALVE FAILURES AND CHALLENGES WATERFORD 3 for September,1997 There were no pressurizer safety valve failures or challenges experienced during the month.

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OPERATING DATA REPORT DOCKET NUMBER : 50-382 UNIT NAME : WATERFORD 3 DATE OF REPORT : October 7,1997 COMPLETED BY : D. S. Freeman TELEPHONE: (504) 739-6575 OPERATING STATUS

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September,1997 Gross Hours in Reporting Period  : 720

2. Currently Authorized Power Level (MWt)  : 3,390 Maximum Dependable Capacity (Net MWe) : 1,075 Design Electrical Rating (Net MWe)  : 1,104

3. Power Level to which Restricted (if any) (Net MWe)  : N/A

4. Reason for Restriction (if any)  : N/A THIS YEAR TO MONTH DATE CUMULATIVE

5. Number of Hours Reactor was Critical 720.0 4,029.6 88,333.7

6. Reactor Reserve Shutdown Hours o.o 0.0 0.0 7

7, Hours Generator was On-line 720.0 3,952.4 87,276.7

8. Unit Reserve Shutdown Hours 0.0 0.0 0.0

9. Gross Thermal Energy Generated (MWH) 2,439,155 13,246,120 289,503,485

10. Gross Electrical Energy Generated (MWH) 825,900 4,490,960 96,677,240

11. Net Electrical Energy Generated (MWH) 789,613 4,279,900 92,212,561

12. Reactor Service f actor 100.0 61.5 83.8

13. Reactor Availability Factor 100.0 61.5 85.8

14. Unit Service Factor 100.0 60.3 82.8

15. Unit Availability Factor 100.0 60.3 82.8

16. Unit Capacity Factor (using MDC) 102.0 60.8 81.4

17. Unit Capacity Factor (using DER) 99.3 59.2 79.3

18. Unit Forced Outage Rate 0.0 0.0 3.6 MW Page . 3 of 6

OPERATING DATA REPORT DOCKET NUMBER : 50-382 UNIT NAME : WATERFORD 3 DATE OF REPORT : October 7,1997 COMPLETED BY : D. S. Freeman TELEPHONE: (504)739-6575 OPERATING STATUS (Cont.)

19. Shutdowns Scheduled over next 6 months (type, dste and duration of each) :

NONE

20. If Shutdown at end of report period, estimated date of ttartup : N/A

21. Unit is in Commercial Operation.

THIS YEAR TO MONTH DATE CUMULATIVE

22. Hours in Reporting Period 720 6,551 10s,360

23. Unit Forced Outage Hours o.o 0.0 3,218.9 d

24. Nameplate Rating (Gross MWe) : 1,200 Max. Dependable Capacity (Gross MWe)  : 1,120

25. If changes occur in capacity ratings (Items 2 and 24) since the last report, give the reasons :

N/A i

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AVERAGE DAILY UNIT POWER LEVEL DOCKET NUMBER : 50-382 UNIT NAME : WATERFORD 3 DATE OF REPORT : October 7,1997 COMPLETED BY : D. S. Freeman TELEPHONE: (504)739-6575 Reporting Period : September,1997 ( NET MWe )

DAY Avg. Power Level DAY Avg. Power Level 1 1,095 16 1,098 2 1,095 17 1,038 3 1,094 18 1,098 4 1,093 19 1,098 5 1,095 20 1,099 6 1,096 21 1,098 7 1,096 22 1,098 8 1,093 23 1,096 9 1,096 24 1,097 10 1,096 25 1,098 11 1,096 26 1,097 12 1,096 27 1,097 13 1,097 28 1,098 14 1,098 29 1,098 15 1,098 30 1,099 INSTRUCTIONS :

On this form, list the average daily :: nit power level in MWe-Net for each day in the reporting month Compute to the nearest whole megawatt.

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.o UNIT SHUTDOWNS AND POWER REDUCTIONS DOCKET NUMBER : 50-382 UNIT NAME : WATERFORD 3 DATE OF REPORT : October 7,1997 COMPLETED BY : D. S. Freeman TELEPHONE: (504)739-6575 REPORTING PERIOD : September,1997 Date Duration Shutdown Cause, Comments and Number (yymmdd) Type (Hours) Reason Method Corrective Actions NONE TYPE REASON F - Fo ced A - Equipment Failure (explain)

S - Scheduled B - Maintenance or Test C - Refueling D - Regulatory Restriction E - Operator Training and METHOD License Examination 1 - Manual F - Administrative 2 - Manual Scram G - Operational Error (explain) 3 - Automatic Scram H - Other (explain) 4 - Continuation from Previous Period 5 - Power Reduction 6 - Other (explain)

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